Controls Technician in North Vernon

Energy Jobline ZR; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment at their North Vernon, IN facility. The role operates on 2nd shift with a pay rate of $55k-$65k per year.

You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, diagnose electrical issues, program PLCs/HMIs/VFDs, and perform preventive maintenance. Strong knowledge of PLC platforms and industrial networking is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or cert in Electrical/Mechatronics required.
• 3+ years in industrial controls in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motor controls.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLC platforms.
• Familiarity with robotics, servo systems, vision systems, and industrial networking.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled production equipment and automated systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation and electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical documentation.
• Install, configure, and test electrical control panels, sensors, motors, and instrumentation devices.
• Support new equipment installations, automation upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

HMI/VFDs

Industrial networking

Root cause analysis

Education

Assoc degree or technical cert in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Omron/Mitsubishi PLCs

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

One of ourclients is looking for a skilled Controls Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment at their North Vernon, IN facility.

Pay Rate:55k-65k

Shift:2nd shift

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled production equipment and automated systems

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues to minimize equipment downtime

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial control systems

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation and electrical equipment

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical documentation

• Install, configure, and test electrical control panels, sensors, motors, and instrumentation devices

• Support new equipment installations, automation upgrades, and process improvement initiatives

• Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience maintaining industrial controls and automation systems in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems

• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and electrical control circuits

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLC platforms

• Familiarity with robotics, servo systems, vision systems, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, etc.)